Googling “Anatomy dissection”: Pre-pandemic, pandemic, and current scenario - 02/08/23
, A. Bansal bHighlights |
• | The interest for terms related to dissection in Anatomy was ascertained and compared between pre-pandemic, pandemic and current times using publicly available google trends tool. |
• | There was overall more Relative search for the key-terms related to dissection in Anatomy during pre-pandemic years as compared to during pandemic. In the year 2022, google trend was almost similar, as it was during pre-pandemic years, but with comparatively, lower Relative search volume. |
• | The topmost country with highest search hit for key word “Anatomy Dissection” web (from January 1, 2018 to July 31, 2022) was Philippines followed by United States, Canada, Australia and India. |
• | The dwindled trend for “Anatomy dissection” is the matter of concern, as the affects may be reflected on the abilities of the students in the years to come as along with acquiring in depth anatomical knowledge, dissections are also vital to practice technical skills. |
Summary |
Objectives |
The present study was proposed to assess if the online search behavior for Anatomy dissection was affected by actual dissection being performed in the labs. The interest in dissection was ascertained and compared between pre-pandemic, pandemic, and current times.
Methods |
Online web search behavior for key terms related to “Anatomy dissection” was noticed worldwide using Google Trends Tool. Relative search volume (RSV) was downloaded for these keywords worldwide using all categories, and web search settings during a period from January 1, 2018, to July 31, 2022.
Results |
There was almost a similar google trend for the first three months in years 2018 and 2020, with a slightly lower RSV in March and a noticeable RSV decrease from April onwards in 2020. During the pre-pandemic period, the peak for RSV in the month of May was noticed. These peaks were missing in 2020 and 2021. In May 2022, RSV again increased. The top five countries with the highest search hit for “Anatomy Dissection” web were the Philippines, the United States, Canada, Australia, and India.
Conclusions |
There was lower search trend for “Anatomy dissection” during the pandemic period as compared to pre-pandemic period. The search trends may be associated with the closure of dissection labs and it may be concluded that Anatomy learners search for this term more often, if they are actually performing the dissections. The future integrated multi-country data and analysis from different set-ups about their ways of dissection and labs before and after the pandemic may further clarify.
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Vol 107 - N° 358
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